World Cup 2022: Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Germany in action on Thursday
Thursday is a big day for European teams in Qatar, with Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Germany playing their final games in the World Cup Groups E and F.
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Poland coach asked team to 'avoid silly bookings' in case World Cup fate was decided on fair play
DOHA : Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz had instructed his players to avoid unnecessary bookings in their final World Cup Group C clash against Argentina on Wednesday, where fair play points could have decided their fate in the tournament.
Japan eye one more giant-killing World Cup act, this time against Spain
DOHA: It was a game that was vital to their hopes of progressing to the World Cup round of 16.
Five-sub rule means ‘higher quality football’ in Qatar, says FIFA expert
Football teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when play resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, the sport’s law-making body announced on Friday. PHOTO: Getty Images
It's in their genes, coach says, as Costa Rica aim to send Germany out
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Costa Rica have got form when it comes to sending illustrious nations home from World Cups and their coach Luis Fernando Suarez says it might be something in the Los Ticos genes.
Bok prop Du Toit cops three-week ban for red card, France's Dupont wins suspension appeal
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit will serve a six-week ban reduced to three weeks for the red card he received for a high tackle on Luke Cowan-Dickie in South Africa's 27-13 win over England.
Ouija Board passes over to the other side
Trainer Ed Dunlop has paid tribute to Classic heroine and seven-time Group One winner Ouija Board after her death at the age of 21.
'We need to have fun' - Luis Enrique says streaming part of Spain's relaxed vibe
DOHA : Spain manager Luis Enrique says his daily streaming sessions to Spain fans during the World Cup are part of efforts to keep a fun vibe in his team's camp, and he brushed off talk of having strict rules for his players in Qatar.